Great Orange Awlet
Common NameGreat Orange Awlet
Scientific NameBibasis sena
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyCoeliadinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsorange, brown
HabitatForests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia)
Host PlantsGrewia microcos, Grewia tiliifolia, Combretum
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with peak activity during wet seasons
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae feed on the leaves, often constructing leaf shelters. Pupation occurs within a silken cocoon or leaf shelter.
Identification TipsLook for its distinctive rich orange-brown coloration, especially on the underside, and the characteristic hooked antennae of skippers. The darker brown apex of the forewings is also a key feature.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with rich orange-brown wings, featuring darker brown tips on the forewings and a robust, hairy body. The underside is similarly colored.
